In the final month of the California legislative session, at least six new local bag bans have been adopted so far, bringing the total up to 120, while the state proposal, SB 270, could be voted on within the next few days.

Pleasant Hill, Calistoga, and Napa City all adopted local bag bans during the first week of August, while Greenfield adopted its ordinance on August 12. The City of Marina gave final approval to its local bag ban this past Tuesday, and Pacific Grove adopted the newest bag ban just yesterday evening.

Meanwhile, other local governments are poised to follow. Seaside, Monterey County, St. Helena, Encinitas, and Soledad have all approved introductions of their bag bans and are one step away from adoption in the next few weeks.